The Benefits Of Learning Scales
Scales, scales, scales, scales, scales… I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about them and how important they are, but no one ever really seems to explain…
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Non Capo Songs
Something we take for granted is the use of a capo and the use of bar chords. But there are many guitarists out there who…
Tips For Your First Guitar
Hear Them In Action If you’re looking at purchasing your first guitar, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed at how many options and variations…
50 Songs That Every SERIOUS Shredder MUST Learn!
We all love our shredders. The realm of guitar has learnt so much from them. As a fellow guitarist, let’s not reinvent the wheel – let’s…
What Is Alternate Picking?
Alternate Picking refers to a type of picking, usually with a flat-pick (which is a regular guitar pick), where the stroke direction alternates between up…
7 Tips For Learning A Song
Everyone loves learning new material and I am often asked “what’s the best way to learn a song?”. I don’t particularly believe in a “best”…
A Little Victory
Today I would like to share a short story with you. It’s about a young student of mine, aged 7. Before I started teaching her,…
3 Things All Parents Need To Know About Learning Guitar
Learning the guitar at a young age is a fantastic idea. It embeds music into a person’s nature and lifestyle. In fact, many of the…
How To Get My Kid To Practice Guitar
There is an old adage of “you have to practice an hour a day, every day”. This is a great idea in theory, but it…
What Are Arpeggios?
Arpeggios are often misunderstood in the guitar realm. They are simply the notes of a chord played in succession, rather than at the same time…